The Universim update 1.1 restores Japanese language support
Crytivo's 'Unfinished Busyness' update also adds selectable planet size, performance work and better Nugget tracking on PC.
Crytivo released update 1.1, titled "Unfinished Busyness", for its god game The Universim on November 13, 2026. The patch restores Japanese language support, which had been removed at the game's full release, according to Game*Spark.
The update brings the Japanese localization back with up-to-date content. Game*Spark confirmed that Japanese text displays correctly when the game is launched.
Beyond localization, update 1.1 improves performance and lets players choose their planet size from the start of a run. It also adds a feature that makes it easier to follow individual Nuggets, the game's intelligent species, and includes UI improvements for creator powers.
The Universim is available on Steam for Windows, Mac and Linux, on GOG.com for Windows, and on the Epic Games Store for Windows.
Background
Japanese support was dropped at the January 2024 full release because the team had limited resources for the large amount of text, and Crytivo said at the time it would consider reintroducing the language in the future. The game was crowdfunded in 2014 and entered early access in 2018. Steam developer posts stopped after the December 2024 patch v1.0.2 announcement; on November 5, 2026, the team posted its first comment in about two years, explaining the silence and announcing a return to development.
Quick answers
When did The Universim update 1.1 come out?
Crytivo released update 1.1 "Unfinished Busyness" on November 13, 2026.
Does The Universim support Japanese again?
Yes. Update 1.1 restores Japanese language support with up-to-date content, after it was removed at the January 2024 full release.
Where can I buy The Universim?
It is sold on Steam for Windows, Mac and Linux, on GOG.com for Windows, and on the Epic Games Store for Windows.